Leon Fuselier
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Highly skilled Painter with comprehensive experience in residential and commercial painting. Equipped with mastery of paint application techniques, color mixing, surface preparation, and finishing. Demonstrated ability to lead teams on large-scale projects while ensuring work is completed on time and to client satisfaction. Proven capability of improving efficiency through innovative solutions in previous roles. Experienced in carpentry and small engine work. Some experience in landscaping.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Self Employed Services
Lake Charles, LA
11.2020 - Current
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
- Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
- Pressure Washing
- Spray Rigs
- Faux Finishing
- Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Constructed scaffolding and supports to complete work above ground-level.
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Erected scaffolding or swing gates or set up ladders to work above ground level.
- Filled cracks, holes or joints using caulking guns or putty knives.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
Carpenter
Self Employed Services
Lake Charles, LA
11.2020 - Current
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
- Inspected completed projects for quality assurance purposes before delivering them to customers.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Installed cabinets, base cabinets and crown molding.
- Cut countertops from laminated material following template measurements.
- Applied design-specific wood and composite trim according to architectural plans and neighborhood regulations.
- Cut timber, panels and other wooden materials according to measured dimensions.
- Assembled furniture using glue, dowels, screws and nails.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Installed interior trim work such as baseboards and moldings around windows and doors.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
- Fashioned frameworks or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails or glue.
Landscaper
Joe Thibideaux
Lake Charles, Louisiana
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
Small Engine Mechanic
George's Lawn Mower Shop
Lake Charles, Louisiana
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Assisted other mechanics in more complex repairs when necessary.
- Repaired electrical systems including wiring harnesses, ignition systems and switches.
- Overhauled entire engines to restore functionality and keep equipment running at peak levels.
- Repaired wide variety of small engine machinery by restoring transmissions, carburetors, differentials, fuel pumps, distributors, starters, valves and various systems.
- Educated customers on the proper operation and maintenance of their small engine products.
- Installed new engines in place of old ones utilizing appropriate tools.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and repaired small engines by lubricating parts, cleaning components and restoring damaged areas.
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on a variety of small engines, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws and leaf blowers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
Sulphur, LA05-2003
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Wall repair
- Venetian finishes
- Tool cleaning
- Touch-up painting
- Caulking and crack filling
- Creative thinking
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Painter
Self Employed Services
11.2020 - Current
Carpenter
Self Employed Services
11.2020 - Current
Landscaper
Joe Thibideaux
03.2010 - 08.2011
Small Engine Mechanic
George's Lawn Mower Shop
05.2003 - 08.2005
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist